Raman Spectroscopy: Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Introduction
Raman spectroscopy is a well-established and powerful analytical tool for measuring both organic and inorganic chemicals. It is widely used in academic and corporate research and development, industrial process monitoring and control, and for the routine identification of illicit drugs, pharmaceuticals, explosives, and hazardous materials.
A Raman analyzer consists of three basic components:
1. Light source (laser)
2. Detection module (spectrometer)
3. Sample interface (probe)
Our DIY Raman kits give you the flexibility to configure a Raman system with different options for each of these components so that you can optimize the system for your specific application.
Step 1: Start by Selecting Your Laser Wavelength
Why is the choice of the laser wavelength important?
The first key decision in a designing your DIY Raman system choosing the laser wavelength. The choice of the best wavelength depends on your application. We offer three standard wavelengths for our DIY Raman systems, with custom wavelengths available upon request.
Need more help deciding on the right laser wavelength? Click the button below to see read our Application Note.
Choose Your Laser Wavelength
Choose a 532 nm Laser
Why choose 532 nm?
- Stronger Raman signals
- Wider Raman spectral coverage
A 532 nm laser is ideal for analyzing inorganics, clear, colorless liquids, aqueous solutions, and carbon allotropes, including fullerenes, diamond-like carbon, and the D/G band ratio in graphene, graphite, and carbon nanotubes.
Click Here for Step 2: Choosing a Spectrometer Module for your 532 nm laser.
Choose a 785 nm Laser
Why choose 785 nm?
- Lower fluorescence
- Excellent resolution
A 785 nm laser is ideal for hazardous materials, pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, and surface-enhanced Raman (SERS) trace measurement applications.
Click Here for Step 2: Choosing a Spectrometer Module for your 785 nm laser.
Choose a 1064 nm Laser
Why choose 1064 nm?
- Minimal fluorescence
- Analyze widest range of samples
A 1064 nm laser is ideal for analyzing darker illicit drug samples, botanicals, and highly colored compounds, such as paints and inks, as these tend to have strong fluorescence when using 532 nm or 785 nm excitation.
Click Here for Step 2: Choosing a Spectrometer Module for your 1064 nm laser.
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